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Pol E.

Tagbilaran City, Philippines

$18/hr
4.7
22 jobs

I have several years of audit experience from two of the big four audit firms (EY and KPMG) and also an international fund administration business. My previous work experience was as an Accounting Manager for an international company which is Sanne. Prior to joining Sanne, I was an Audit Manager in KPMG Jersey for two years, before that , I was connected with KPMG Curacao in the Dutch Caribbean for three years; Ernst & Young Luxembourg for two years; Ernst & Young Curacao for three years and with Ernst & Young Philippines for three years. I had been also seconded to Ernst & Young Boston for three months. I had also six months experience as well working as a Financial Accounting Officer with an international bank which is Standard Chartered Bank in its Philippine Branch. My exposures are mostly audit of asset management clients (fund of funds/PE funds, hedge funds, master-feeder structure, unit trusts, SPVs), trust companies, real estate companies, consolidation of holding companies, manufacturing companies which include automotive industry and audit of a financial industry particularly in banking industry. I also have an experience in KYC documentation, UBOs.

  • Financial Audit
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Planning
  • Financial Statement
  • Anti-Money Laundering
  • International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Xero
  • Finance & Accounting
Zargul M.

Lahore, Pakistan

$18/hr
4.2
3 jobs

I’m a Chartered Accountant with experience at a Top 10 global audit firm, specializing in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and IFRS-based accounting solutions. I actively provide bookkeeping services on Upwork using QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Excel and other accounting tools to help businesses maintain accurate and organized financial records. ✔ Bookkeeping & accounting support for businesses and freelancers ✔ Proficient in QuickBooks, Xero, Sage & Excel ✔ Prepared 40+ sets of IFRS financial statements ✔ Developed accounting models & manuals for government entities My experience enables me to deliver accurate, compliant, and insight-driven financial work tailored to your business needs. 🔹 Services I Offer 1️⃣ Bookkeeping & Accounting Services * Daily, weekly & monthly bookkeeping * Bank & credit card reconciliations * Accounts payable & receivable management * General ledger maintenance * QuickBooks, Xero & Sage bookkeeping support * Financial reporting & cleanup ✔ Suitable for startups, SMEs & growing businesses 2️⃣ IFRS Financial Statements * Complete financial statements (BS, P&L, SOCE, SOCI & SOCF) * IFRS-compliant notes & disclosures * Audit-ready formatting & supporting schedules ✔ Suitable for SMEs, corporates & accounting firms 3️⃣ Consolidation & Group Reporting * Consolidation schedules * Intercompany eliminations * Excel-based consolidation models ✔ For groups, holding companies & multi-entity setups 4️⃣ IFRS 9 & Technical Advisory * ECL model development * Classification & measurement * Disclosures & reporting support ✔ Ideal for banks, microfinance & fintech 5️⃣ Manuals & Process Improvements * Fixed asset manuals * Procurement manuals * Accounting SOPs * Process mapping & re-engineering ✔ Adopted by government & corporate clients Let’s Connect If you need reliable bookkeeping, QuickBooks, Xero or Sage support, IFRS financial statements, consolidation, or Excel-based financial solutions, I’m here to help professionally and efficiently.

  • Financial Audit
  • Financial Accounting
  • Accounting
  • International Accounting Standards
  • Accounting Report
  • Bookkeeping
  • International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Financial Statement
  • Income Statement
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
  • GAAP
  • Accounting Advisory
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow Statement
Faiza M.

Houston, Texas

$150/hr
4.9
116 jobs

Links LinkedIn Skills Global Financial Operations Management Strategic Planning and Execution Mergers and Acquisitions Financial Planning and Analysis Risk Mitigation Regulatory Compliance Cross-functional Team Leadership Process Design and Improvement Budgeting and Forecasting Profile Strategic Financial partner and business Advisor with 14 years of experience optimizing financial operations to ignite growth across the global organization. Proven ability to drive complex strategic initiatives, M&A activities, and financial operations for multi-million-dollar, multinational corporations.

  • Financial Audit
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Analysis & Valuation
  • Finance & Accounting
  • CPA
Muhammad H.

Lahore, Pakistan

$30/hr
4.9
97 jobs

📈 Track Record: ✔ 100% Job Success Score - Top Rated Plus on Upwork ✔ 75+ completed engagements across the US, UK, and Australia ✔ Valuation models delivered for live acquisition decisions ✔ Due diligence reports built for multi-million dollar transactions ✔ ERISA benefit plan audits completed for a US-based CPA firm ✔ PCAOB audits completed for US-registered public companies Are you making a major financial decision - buying a business, approaching investors, or reviewing performance - without being fully confident the numbers behind it are right? That gap between surface-level numbers and financial truth is exactly where I work. After years inside Deloitte and EY, I developed something most financial professionals never sharpen: the ability to look through financial statements and find what's actually driving - or threatening - a business. Today I bring that Big 4 rigour to investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners who need real financial clarity, not just a polished report. ✅ What I Do: 📊 Business Valuation & M&A Due Diligence Full valuation models using DCF, market comparables, and asset-based approaches - built to hold up under scrutiny in real acquisition decisions. 🔍 Financial Health & Performance Reviews Deep-dive analysis of profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and risk - with a clear action plan attached. 📁 Investor-Ready Financial Packages Financial statements, projections, and KPI dashboards built to impress investors and lenders. ⚖️ Forensic & Advisory Analysis Unexplained losses, vendor payment audits, fraud risk assessments - I find what others miss. 📋 CFO Advisory & Internal Controls Finance function setup, SOPs, internal controls gap assessment, and compliance reviews. 🌍 IFRS Reporting & Cross-Border Financials IFRS vs GAAP conversions, foreign subsidiary reporting, and transfer pricing documentation. 🔧 Tools I Use: QuickBooks | Xero | MYOB | Excel | Google Sheets | CaseWare | IFRS Frameworks | Engagement Manager 🎯 Credentials: CPA | CISA | MIPA - IPA Australia | AFA - UK | Deloitte If you need a valuation, a due diligence report, a forensic review, or CFO-level financial analysis - send me a message with what you're working on. 📩 I respond within hours.

  • Financial Audit
  • Business Valuation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Due Diligence
  • Internal Auditing
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • GAAP
  • Financial Reporting
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Corporate Finance
  • Internal Control
  • Risk Assessment
  • Accounting Advisory
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Xero
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Financial Disclosure
  • Accounting Principles & Practices
Leticia C.

Greenfield, Indiana

$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am your Auditor expert! The majority of my professional experience comes from Auditing small to large size clients from industries in Healthcare to Construction and auditing Review to full size Audits. I also bring Staff Accounting duties such as daily tasks of invoicing, receivables, month end close, etc. Outside of the professional world, I also have experience of running a business as I assisted my husband with his small business and also acted as a Receptionist, Project Manager, and everything in between! I definitely have dipped my toes into many different roles both professionally and personally.

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Basics
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Statement
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Month-End Close Assistance
Hamza F.

Rawalpindi, Pakistan

$25/hr
4.7
13 jobs

Experienced professional with extensive expertise of Big4 (Deloitte and PwC) in accounting, assurance, and governance, risk, and compliance. Worked across diverse regions, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, China, and Pakistan, with a strong focus on telecom and technology sectors. Successfully collaborated with leading organizations such as STC, e&, Mobily, and China Mobile, providing tailored solutions that drive operational excellence and compliance. 1. Extensive experience of IFRS/US GAAP implementation, finance digital/ AI transformation, climate finance and bookkeeping services. 2. Demonstrated success in internal audits across finance, commercial operations, and network operations, focusing on compliance, operational efficiency, and policy and process standardisation. 3. Adept at conducting Internal Control Reviews (ICR), quality audits, annual risk assessments, and financial reporting audits to ensure accuracy and reliability. 4. Skilled in designing and improving policies and processes as part of management consulting engagements, delivering enhanced controls and risk mitigation strategies.

  • Financial Audit
  • Bookkeeping
  • Internal Control
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Financial Reporting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Policy Writing
  • Financial Analysis
  • International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Business Continuity Plan
  • Financial Planning
  • Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
  • Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
  • Digital Transformation
  • AI Consulting

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How to Hire Top Financial Auditors

FINANCIAL AUDITORS

What is a financial audit? 

A financial audit is the inspection of an individual’s or organization’s financial statements in accordance with accounting standards.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in financial audit professionals:

  • Financial auditing
  • Accounting
  • Financial analysis

Why do you want to hire financial auditors?

The trick to finding top financial auditors is to identify your needs. Is your goal to find an impartial third party to audit your cash flow statements and balance sheet? Will you also need localized expertise to ensure your financial statements are in compliance with local laws and regulations? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

HOW TO HIRE FINANCIAL AUDITORS

A financial auditor can help you ensure your internal accounting practices are in compliance with government regulations and tax laws.

So how do you hire financial auditors? What follows are some tips for finding top financial auditors on Upwork.

How to shortlist financial audit professionals

As you’re browsing available financial audit consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Certified public accountant (CPA) accreditation. Some audits, such as the SOC (Service Organization Control) 1 and SOC 2 reports, must be performed by a CPA.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., auditing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular financial auditor.

How to write an effective financial audit job post

With a clear picture of your ideal financial auditor in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective financial audit job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From tax audits to compliance reports, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, accounting software, or regulations, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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  1. Identify your project needs, whether it’s auditing cash flow statements or financial reporting policies.
  2. Define the scope of work and write a detailed job post. Be specific about deliverables (e.g., acquiring a third-party audit opinion for a business-loan application).
  3. Review proposals and shortlist potential financial auditors for unique skills needed to bring your project to life (e.g., auditing financial statements in preparation for a merger).
  4. Interview financial audit talent to gauge whether they’re the right fit for your project.

FAQS FOR HIRING FINANCIAL AUDITORS

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a financial auditor?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced financial auditor may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their financial audit more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

How long should you contract a financial auditor to complete your project?

As difficult as it is to estimate how long you will need a financial auditor, budgeting time is very important to keeping your project on track.

Be prepared to budget more time for more-demanding financial audit projects. For example, auditing the bookkeeping records of a small business will typically take less time than auditing an enterprise’s financial assets.

What are the steps involved to hire financial auditors?

Here’s how to hire financial audit consultants in four simple steps: